The Life of Olaudah Equiano

by Olaudah Equiano

Overview

Unabridged English value reproduction of The Life of Olaudah Equiano. This classic is a must read because Olaudah writes as if the reader is right there with him, relating his story, feeling his success and his pains.

It is the engrossing story in living detail of an Igbo prince, his enslavement, and freedom. This is the book that, through its nine popular editions, was influential in turning public opinion against slavery in Britain and her colonies.

Read of his inspirational life in this slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781945644917
Publisher:	Chump Change
Publication date:	01/01/1900
Edition description:	Unabridged ed.
Pages:	106
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Olaudah Equiano, known for most of his life as Gustavus Vassa, was a writer and abolitionist from, according to his memoir, the Eboe region of the Kingdom of Benin. Enslaved as a child, he was taken to the Caribbean and sold as a slave to a Royal Navy officer. He was sold twice more but purchased his freedom in 1766.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I. 4
CHAPTER II. 12
CHAPTER III. 20
CHAPTER IV. 27
CHAPTER V. 37
CHAPTER VI. 46
CHAPTER VII. 55
CHAPTER VIII. 61
CHAPTER IX. 61
CHAPTER X. 76
CHAPTER XI. 85
CHAPTER XII. 96